Pope Francis names Pinoy priest as new bishop of Chalan Kanoa
Pope Francis on Monday appointed a priest of Filipino descent as the new bishop of Chalan Kanoa in the Northern Mariana Islands. Bishop-elect Convocar will...
‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ bring in $270.2 million in global box office
The musical adaptation "Wicked" and action epic "Gladiator II" racked up a combined $270.2 million in global ticket sales over the weekend, a gift...
Fact-check: Supposed video of millions of people ‘loving’ former president Duterte is fake
CLAIM: Video showing a huge crowd expressing support for former president Rodrigo Duterte. RATING: FALSE A TikTok user posted a manipulated video showing a massive crowd and...
Thai baht down as bullion loses shine; Singapore dollar slips post inflation data
Thai baht slips as much as 0.5%
Singapore dollar caps gains after easing inflation print
Manila stocks add 1% Thailand's baht slipped on Monday...
‘Head turner’: Honorees at Star Magical Christmas 2024 amuse Pinoys with witty fits
ABS-CBN’s Star Magic artists dazzled in their holiday best as they graced the white carpet at the Star Magical Christmas 2024 event on Sunday,...
Content creator’s viral post on dog adoption sparks increased call to adopt aspins
A viral post by content creator Fonzi has prompted increased calls from online users to adopt aspin or "Asong Pinoy." Fonzi took to Facebook to...
Laguna’s new bishop veers into ‘relationships’ in the face of challenges ahead
Bishop Marcelino Antonio Maralit Jr. began his ministry as the new shepherd of one of the country’s largest dioceses by emphasizing the importance of...
Marcos vows to fight back after estranged VP’s assassination threat
Row between influential families takes dramatic turn
VP, ex-president subject of legislative probes
Sara Duterte threatened Marcos, his wife and house speaker MANILA — Philippine President...
Marcos says threat of assassination ‘troubling’
MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on Monday he will not take lightly "troubling" threats against him, just days after his estranged vice president said...
Bishop on Veloso’s return to Philippines: ‘An answered prayer’
A Catholic bishop has welcomed the possible return to the Philippines of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino death row drug convict in Indonesia. READ: Philippines to...
Yoko Ono is rightful owner of John Lennon’s stolen watch, says Swiss court
GENEVA — A rare watch given to John Lennon by his wife Yoko Ono and which was stolen after his death does not belong to an...
How Filipinos can stretch their budget this holiday season
With the holiday season just right around the corner, the upcoming festive time should be celebrated without breaking the bank. But for Overseas Filipino Workers...
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it’s unclear
SINGAPORE — An unusual cluster of typhoons in the West Pacific and a series of powerful hurricanes in the Atlantic are raising questions about the impact...
Catholic leaders in Albay blame quarrying, poor infrastructure for flooding
Catholic leaders in Albay province are calling for accountability following the recent massive flooding, which they say was exacerbated by quarry operations and “substandard”...
Duterte’s death threat vs Marcos a security matter, official says
MANILA — The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said...